Travel Nurse RN - CCU - Coronary Care
Dothan, AL
Care Career
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Breakdown – Critical Care RN

Specialty: Critical Care / Medical-Surgical ICU
Facility: Level II Trauma Hospital
Location: Confirm facility name and city
Start Date: 11/09/2026
Shift: Nights, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
Schedule: 3×12 or 4×12 hours, based on traveler preference
Guaranteed Hours: Confirm; the posting does not specify 36 or 48 hours
Contract Duration: Confirm actual assignment length; 91 weeks listed
Patient Ratio: 1:2
Unit Beds: 32
Daily Census: 32
Charting: Epic (preferred)
Orientation: 16 hours

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Active Alabama RN license required at submission.
• Previous travel experience required; highly experienced candidates may be considered case by case.
• Experience in a large healthcare facility.
• ACLS and BLS certifications.
• NIHSS is listed in the certification section; confirm whether it is mandatory.
• Experience managing critical-care patients at a 1:2 ratio.

Clinical Skills & Patient Population

This is a general critical-care unit treating medical-surgical and trauma patients.

Key skills include:

• Ventilator management and care of ventilated patients.
• Arterial lines and central/PICC line management.
• Cardiac and vasoactive drip titration.
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management.
• Blood product administration.
• Continuous IV sedation.
• High-flow nasal cannula and BiPAP/CPAP management.
• Acute stroke care and ICP monitoring.
• Management of multisystem organ dysfunction.
• Pre/post cardiac catheterization and intervention care.

Additional skills listed include IABP, Swan-Ganz monitoring, TAVR, sheath removal, and IV insulin protocols. Confirm which are mandatory versus preferred.

Schedule & Floating

• Night shifts: 6:45 PM–7:15 AM.
• Choose 3×12 or 4×12 shifts.
• Every other weekend required.
• Block scheduling may be accommodated, but is not guaranteed.
• No specific floating or on-call requirements are provided; confirm with the facility.

License, Distance & Travel Requirements

• Permanent address must be included with submission.
• Candidate must live at least 90 miles from the facility.
• Local candidates are not accepted.
• The posting states a 75-mile radius rule in the overview but a stricter 90-mile minimum in the compliance section. Follow the 90-mile requirement unless the facility confirms otherwise.
• Former permanent employees are ineligible for travel roles for 10 years after separation.
• After 2 consecutive contracts, travelers must take a 6-month break before returning.
• This is a Do Not Call facility; do not contact the hospital directly.

Vaccination Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine required; medical or religious exemptions accepted.
• Flu vaccine required; no exemptions listed.

Compliance & Onboarding

• Pre-start modules are required and non-billable.
• Module time exceeding 8 hours is not included in the bill rate.
• Candidate must review and agree to the rate, shift, location, and housing arrangements before submission.
• Candidate must be 100% pre-closed and ready to sign if offered.
• Weekly pay and guaranteed hours must be confirmed before presenting the position.

Dress Code

• All navy scrubs, or navy scrub bottoms with a white top.

Best Candidate Profile

An experienced ICU RN with at least 2 years of critical-care experience, an active Alabama RN license, ACLS/BLS, prior travel experience, and strong ventilator, hemodynamic monitoring, and cardiac-drip management skills. The candidate must be comfortable with a 1:2 ratio, night shifts, every-other-weekend coverage, and the strict distance requirement.

Confirm Before Submission

1. Facility name, location, and exact contract duration.
2. Guaranteed hours: 36 or 48 per week.
3. Whether NIHSS is mandatory.
4. Candidate's permanent address meets the 90-mile minimum.
5. COVID and flu compliance.
6. Final weekly pay, shift preference, housing, and willingness to sign immediately if offered.
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